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Calcium hypochlorite

CAS 7778-54-3
EC 231-908-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Calcium hypochlorite
Product Code
A16103
Chemical Name
calcium hypochlorite 017-012-00-7

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7778-54-3 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-908-7 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

SU24 Scientific research and development

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. logo

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

800-343-0660

http://www.alfa.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

(800) 343-0660

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Carechem 24

(866) 928-0789

After normal business hours

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Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Sol. Cat. 2 H272
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302

GHS Pictograms

GHS03 - Oxidizing

GHS03

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
calcium hypochlorite 017-012-00-7 EC: 231-908-7 7778-54-3 --- No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

Skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

Eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Ingestion

Seek medical treatment.

Related Substances

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Hands

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480. Glove thickness 0.11 mm.

Eyes

Tightly sealed goggles. Full face protection.

Respiratory

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. 'Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Skin/Body

Protective work clothing.

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Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
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Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
Form: Powder or granules, Color: White to pale brown
Colour
White to pale brown
Colour Intensity
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Form
Powder or granules
Odor
Like chlorine
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
11.5
Melting Point
100 °C (212 ºF)
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
---
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
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Density
2.35 g/cm3 (19.611 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
217 g/l
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Properties Status
---
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Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN2208
Shipping Name
RQ Calcium hypochlorite mixtures, dry
Transport Class
5.1
Packing Group
II
IMDG

Warning: Oxidizing substances

IATA

Warning: Oxidizing substances

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Calcium hypochlorite?

The signal word is danger.

What is Calcium hypochlorite used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Calcium hypochlorite?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Calcium hypochlorite?

The melting point is 100 °C (212 ºF) and the boiling point is Not determined.

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